Home occupations are permitted as an accessory to a residential use under the following conditions:
(A) No more than 25% of the gross area of a dwelling unit shall be used for such purpose. Use of accessory buildings for these purposes is permitted.
(B) No use shall require external alterations or involve construction features or the use of electrical or mechanical equipment that would change the fire rating of the structure or the fire district in which the structure is located.
(C) There shall be no outside storage of any kind related to said occupation and no more than one additional vehicle at a time.
(D) The use may increase vehicular traffic flow and parking by no more than one additional vehicle at a time.
(E) One home occupation sign shall be permitted. It may display the names of the occupants and/or the name of the home occupation. It shall not exceed six square feet in area, shall be non-illuminated, and attached flat to the main structure or visible through a window.
(F) Permitted home occupations:
(1) Artists, crafters, and sculptors, including one on one instruction.
(2) Writers, musicians, and composers.
(3) Dressmakers, seamstress, and tailors.
(4) Family day care home, in compliance with Ohio Department of Jobs and Family rules.
(5) Office facility of a counselor, psychiatrist or other professional that provides counsel mental and/or emotional counsel one on one.
(6) Office facility for professionals that service customers off-site or remotely.
(7) Office facility for an individual providing professional services such as architecture, financial services, attorney, or real estate agent.
(8) Cottage food production operator in compliance with State of Ohio rules and regulations.
(9) Computer operations where the residents can conduct their work at home.
(10) Home occupations similar to those permitted which have no impact on the surrounding area may be permitted by the Zoning Inspector.
(11) Home occupations not similar in nature or impact are not permitted.
(G) Home occupation permit required.
(1) The Zoning Inspector shall review all applications for compatibility with neighborhood before a permit is issued.
(2) The Zoning Inspector may require conditions of approval as necessary to reduce impacts to surround neighborhoods.
(3) A change in said ownership shall nullify the home occupation permit.
(Ord. 2022-25, passed 3-21-2022)